Project Grant 2349407
Award Date
11/1/24
Completion Date
10/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$359K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Geneva, NY 14456, USA
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